This guidance from HSE is mainly for employers and relevant self-employed people, however it can also be useful for those selecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and employees. The key messages are: It is essential that employers put in place…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340 For two weeks, the leaders of almost 200 countries have been residing in Paris to take part in negotiations about climate change. Now, a deal has been struck which will see all countries…
George Osbourne ends the Business Growth Service including MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service). Existing funding commitments to be honoured as long as they are completed by 31 March 2016. BGS and MAS closed to new candidates from Monday 30th November 2015.…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A On the 11 November 2015, the European Court of Justice passed down its judgement on holiday when workers change their hours during the holiday year. They did this in Greenfield v The Care…
A “stretch target” will require government departments to electronically validate BIM data from suppliers by October 2016. New website to launch by April 2016 and provide all related documentation and guidance. Level 2 BIM required as part of Government Construction…
Trading Standards to perform spot checks on children’s fancy dress costumes for sale across the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and British Standards Institute evaluating whether European safety standards are tough enough News comes ahead of National Fire…
The international standard for environmental management has been published (15th September 2015) and organisations are beginning to update their certificates. Be one of the first to Certify. What’s New in ISO 14001? There’s never been a better time to…
Fork Lift Safety Month: 1st – 30th September 2015 The Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) month long safety campaign. Safetember: see danger, speak up! “Last year a staggering 800 people were injured in accidents involving FLTs, most resulting in traumatic injuries that will change…
CMA issues updated guidance on recent Consumer Rights Act 2015 changes. Act comes in to force 1st October 2015. Applies to terms in a contract or other materials (and does not have to be written down). Wording must be clear. Original…
Consultation closes 21st September 2015. Original Author: DEFRA Original Links: Content [The UK Government] wants to know if you think the revised code of practice gives clear and practical guidance on fulfilling your legal duty of care obligations. The current code…